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Flashgun

Description:

A flashgun, also known as a flash unit or a speedlight, is a portable electronic device used in photography to produce a high-intensity burst of artificial light. It is commonly attached to a camera to provide additional lighting when taking pictures in low light conditions or to create desired lighting effects.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A portable electronic device that emits a burst of high-intensity light for photography purposes.

Usages:

Popular:

Photographers often use a flashgun when shooting indoors to compensate for low light conditions and eliminate shadows.

Local:

Since the party venue was poorly lit, I brought along my flashgun to capture well-illuminated photos of the event.

Sample Sentences:

1. She attached the flashgun to her camera to capture the subjects in a well-lit manner.
2. The photographer adjusted the settings on his flashgun to achieve the desired lighting effect.
3. To capture a sharp image in the dimly lit room, he relied on his powerful flashgun.

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• Flashgun for Cameras
• Flashgun Speedlights